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KM11 VCE

2011 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,176 mi
Last recorded173,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM11 VCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 173,176 miles

'Brake system fault' warning illuminated

Front Tyres worn heavily on inner edges (especially offside

Front Washers very poor

Rear Differential damp with oil

Rear Inner Brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Jul 2024 155,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo and gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 155,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo and gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 140,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 139,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 125,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,748 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,940 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,709 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,816 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KM11 VCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM11 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM11 VCE registered?

KM11 VCE is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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